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Donald Trump: “They [India] charged us tremendous tariffs and they paid…”

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Published | Video Starts at 00:47

Are you from India by any chance? Huh? I thought you were from Germany. You're central casting, okay? And that's a very good thing. India for years took advantage of this country. They [India] charged us tremendous tariffs and they paid nothing. They wouldn't let Harley, as an example in the past, they wouldn't let Harley Davidson sell its motor. They would charge 200% tariff. So Harley Davidson was precluded. (00:47–1:07:39)

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Asserts that India charged the U.S. high tariffs while paying nothing in return.

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